US Bridges

Fisher Road over Howell-Osceola Drain

Fair

Livingston County, Michigan · Sec 12 Howell Twp · Structure no. 000000000005878

Built
1921
104 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
420
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fisher Road over Howell-Osceola Drain is a concrete girder and floorbeam system carrying Fisher Road over Howell-Osceola Drain in Livingston County, Michigan. It was built in 1921, so it is 104 years old, older than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 420 vehicles a day, projected to reach 470 by 2034. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesFisher Road
CrossesHowell-Osceola Drain
LocationSec 12 Howell Twp
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLivingston County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.66296, -83.91628
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating92.8 US tons
Inventory rating55.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic420 (2014)
Projected traffic470 by 2034
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Fisher Road over Howell-Osceola Drain built?

It was built in 1921, making it 104 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fisher Road over Howell-Osceola Drain in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does Fisher Road over Howell-Osceola Drain carry?

About 420 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Fisher Road over Howell-Osceola Drain?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Fisher Road over Howell-Osceola Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.